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despite having nearly perfect vision, I *do* use a magnifier for fine detail work. it really makes a difference and I feel that my painting is better as a result.

I use one of those headsets that gives you true, stereoscopic vision (dual lenses). I think that's the key and what turns a lot of folks off about using magnifiers. if you're using a single lens, like one attached to a lamp, your depth perception is going to get wonky and that takes a lot of getting used to. if you use a headset with a lens for each eye (or strong reading glasses, etc), you shouldn't have any depth perception issues.

it can become a crutch, though, so you need to exercise a bit of discipline. you really don't need a magnifier to base coat, etc :p